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Toshiba 49L510U18 TV

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A 49-inch LCD (LED) HD TV with an LED backlight from Toshiba, with 1080p resolution, and a 60-hertz refresh rate, three HDMI inputs, no component-video inputs, and one USB port. This TV is not internet enabled.

Toshiba 49L510U18TV

About

The Toshiba 49L510U18 is a 49-inch LCD (LED) HD TV with a native resolution of 1920x1080 (1080p).

It is a basic model which lacks built-in Internet access or wireless networking.

This TV has three HDMI inputs, and no component-video inputs. It also has one USB port, which may be used to play media--photos, videos, and music--stored on a flash drive.

The Toshiba 49L510U18 measures 27.1 inches high by 43.6 inches wide by 10 inches deep, including its base. The panel itself is 3.7 inches thick including any protrusions, and the screen has a glossy finish.

The warranty on this model covers parts for 12 months and labor for 12 months. In-home warranty service is provided for 12 months.

Connections

HDMI inputs
HDMI inputsThe total number of HDMI inputs on the TV. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a digital audio/video connection found on TVs, monitors, Blu-ray players, DVD players, receivers, media players, cameras and digital TV tuners. HDMI is the preferred type of A/V connection between TV and device, over an analog component, composite, or RF (such as from a cable box).

3

Component-video
Component-videoThe total number of component-video inputs on the TV. Component-video is a high quality analog video connection that can accept high definition 1080i/p or 720p, or standard definition 480i/p. Component-video connections require three separate RCA jacks.

0

Component/Composite-video shared inputs
Component/Composite-video shared inputsComponent/Composite-video shared inputs (total/aux). One of the three component video input RCA jacks doubles as a composite-video input. This means you can only plug in one type or the other at any given time.

0

Composite-video
Composite-videoNumber of composite-video inputs on the TV. A composite video signal is analog, and carries standard definition (480i) video only, no audio. Composite is often used to connect older equipment like a VCR, or older camera and camcorder models, to your TV.

1

USB port
USB portUSB port lets you connect a flash drive for playback of multimedia content such as videos, photos, and music.

1

VGA input
VGA inputVGA (Video Graphics Array) connector is essentially a standard connection for video on computers and monitors, and becoming less common on high-definition TVs, in favor of an HDMI connection. This type of input is no longer available on most TVs.

No

Ethernet port
Ethernet portEthernet is the common wired network connection for computers and printers. TVs that include an Ethernet port can typically receive video, audio, and digital photos from a home network. Additionally, Internet-enabled TVs can access a variety of Web-based services, ranging from basic news, stocks, and weather information, to streaming movies and TV shows from services such Amazon, Netflix, Vudu, Hulu and YouTube, etc

No

Digital-audio output
Digital-audio outputA TV with a built-in digital tuner often comes with either a coaxial or optical digital-audio output to let you route the Dolby Digital or DTS multichannel soundtrack to a receiver for decoding. The receiver thus splits apart the soundtrack for distribution to various speakers in the room. This output must match the input of the receiver.

Optical

Headphone jack (3.5mm audio jack)
Headphone jack (3.5mm audio jack)When you want to watch TV without disturbing others, a headphone jack (usually on the front or side of the set) lets you plug in headphones via a stereo mini jack. You are more likely to find this feature on smaller screen TVs.

Yes

Other connections
Other connectionsOther connections not mentioned above.

None

Features

Frame rate
(Hz)
Frame rateNumbers indicate "Enhanced frame rate (if 120Hz or greater), and standard frame rate (for non-120Hz TVs, or with enhanced frame rate turned off). Frame rate indicates how often a TV refreshes its picture in a second. 60 hertz (Hz) has been the normal image frame rate for televisions but LCD TVs have increased this number to reduce motion blur, a problem typically associated with that technology. Increasing the frame rate involves the insertion of additional video frames (interpolated or black frames) so they display double or quadruple the number of frames per second -- 120 or 240. Other companies use 120-hertz refresh rates in combination with a scanning (flashing) backlight to achieve a 240-hertz-like effect. (These sets are denoted in the ratings as "240" models, with quotation marks.) Reducing the time between frames can potentially minimize motion blur. Many companies are giving this technology proprietary names; Sony, for example, calls it Motionflow, and Samsung's is dubbed Automotion.

60

WiFi
WiFiWiFi--802.11b/g/n, the same wireless network connection used by computers and printers--allows your TV to connect to the Internet or to a home network without the use of a wired Ethernet connection. This is convenient when your Internet connection isn't near your entertainment setup, which would otherwise require you to run a long cable from room to room. A growing number of TVs can use WiFi to connect to other DLNA-compliant devices in the home, enabling you to access digital music, videos, and photos stored on a computer or networked storage device and play them on the TV. Some TVs have built-in WiFi capability, while others come with a WiFi dongle (external adapter) that you plug into the TV's USB port. In both cases, we denote WiFi as a standard feature. Still other sets require you to purchase the WiFi dongle separately; in that case we indicate that WiFi is optional.

No

3D-capable
3D-capableA 3D-capable display can -- when fed a proper 3D signal and used with other required 3D equipment, such as 3D glasses--provide a strong illusion of three-dimensionality. When in the 3D mode, the TV displays double images, which are resolved into a single 3D image when viewed using the 3D glasses, which sync to the TV. A 3D TV operates as a standard HDTV when presented with normal 2D programs, which are viewed without glasses. Due to recent standards, active 3D glasses made for one manufacturer's TV may work with another brand TV. Some 3D TVs may come with several sets of 3D glasses, while others may come with none. To view prerecorded 3D movies, you'll need a 3D-capable Blu-ray player. Some settop boxes from cable and satellite companies are also capable of sending a 3D signal to the TV, though the resolution is less than that provided by a 3D Blu-ray player.

No

3D type
3D type3D TVs use either "Passive" or "Active" technology to present 3D. Passive type TVs typically have a brighter picture but reduced image resolution (except on UHD TVs). Active systems typically present 3D at full screen resolution but image brightness is lower than when viewing programs in regular 2D. Active 3D TVs now use very light weight 3D glasses, comparable to those for Passive TVs.

No

Number of 3D glasses included
Number of 3D glasses includedThe number of special 3D eyeglasses included with the 3D TV. Some 3D TVs omit this item to control costs. Some 3D Blu-ray players may include these glasses. Retailers may offer a "3D TV + Blu-ray" bundle that also includes the glasses. All of the 3DTVs in our Ratings require the viewer to don special eyeglasses. So-called "active" 3D sets, which require "active" battery-powered LCD shutter glasses, may come with one or more pairs, or none. Additional pairs generally cost from $50 to $150 each. Most so-called "passive" 3D TVs come with four pairs of passive polarized glasses, much like the ones used in theaters, which don't require batteries. Additional sets cost from $10 to $30 each. You cannot use passive glasses with 3DTV that requires active glasses, and vice-versa. You also generally cannot mix active 3D glasses from one brand of TV with another's, though TVs made in 2012 and later may share glasses. (Passive 3D glasses can be used interchangeably with any passive 3D TVs.) There are some "universal" active 3D glasses you can buy as an after-market item .

0

Streaming services
Streaming servicesStreaming video services

None

Web browser
Web browserOffers full web browsing capability.

N/A

DLNA-certified
DLNA-certifiedDLNA-enabled devices can send digitally stored content like music, pictures, and videos over a home network connection--wireless or wired--from a storage device to a player, display, or another storage device. The devices can include a computer, TV, DVR, set-top box, printer, and cell phone. For example, a computer running Windows 7 is already DLNA-enabled and will allow a DLNA-enabled TV or set-top box (with a built-in network connection) to "pull" digital photos and videos from the computer, with no additional software needed. DLNA stands for Digital Living Network Alliance, an industry group that developed the standard and certification process covering how those media devices interact.

N/A

Specs

Native resolution
Native resolutionApplies to "fixed-pixel" display types such as LCD (LED), OLED, as well as DLP and LCoS for front projectors. It's expressed in horizontal by vertical pixels (for the picture elements making up a displayed image). Incoming video formats of higher or lower resolution must be down- or up-converted as necessary to match the set's native resolution. Generally, the more pixels a display has, the better it can reproduce fine detail from a high quality source -- but other factors may also affect performance.

1920x1080

Overall height
(in.)
Overall heightThe height of the TV in inches, rounded up to the nearest 0.25-inch. Dimensions include the base and detachable speakers, important if you plan to place the TV on a stand or in an entertainment center. See "Panel size without base" if you plan to wall-mount only the display.

27.1

Overall width
(in.)
Overall widthThe width of the TV in inches, rounded up to the nearest 0.25-inch. Dimensions include the base and detachable speakers, important if you plan to place the TV on a stand or in an entertainment center. See "Panel size without base" if you plan to wall-mount only the display.

43.6

Overall depth
(in.)
Overall depthThe depth of the TV in inches, rounded up to the nearest 0.25-inch. Dimensions include the base and detachable speakers, important if you plan to place the TV on a stand or in an entertainment center. See "Panel size without base" if you plan to wall-mount only the display.

10

Screen shape (aspect ratio)
Screen shape (aspect ratio)The screen shape, or aspect ratio, is the proportion of a TV screen's width to its height. Current HD and UHD TVs have a wide, “16:9” aspect ratio, unlike older tube TVs screens with an aspect ratio of "4:3," giving them a squarish shape.

16:9

Screen finish
Screen finishThe reflectivity of the display's surface. A screen with a mirror-like, or glossy finish may introduce distracting reflections from nearby lighting or windows. A matte screen is better for reducing glare in rooms with many lights, but these are not typically found on displays larger than 32".

Glossy

Digital Tuner (Off-air ATSC and Cable QAM)
Digital Tuner (Off-air ATSC and Cable QAM)An ATSC tuner can receive free over-the-air local broadcast digital signals, which may include high-definition widescreen images and multi-channel sound. All HDTVs and Ultra HD TVs have a built-in ATSC tuner that only require a VHF/UHF indoor or a roof antenna to receive the broadcast networks' high-definition (HD), or standard-definition (SD) program offerings. You must be close enough to a station transmitter, with few obstructions blocking the signal, in order for the TV to pick up the channels. Also note that you won't get any of the premium channels typically offered only on cable or satellite.

Yes

Panel size without base HxWxD
(in.)
Panel size without base HxWxDFor flat-panel LCD and OLED sets, dimensions are for the display panel only, not including the base and detachable speakers, rounded up to the nearest 0.25-inch; also see "Overall height (in.)", "Overall width (in.)", and "Overall depth (in.)".

25.4 x 43.6 x 3.7

Weight including base
(lb.)
Weight including baseHow much the television weighs (in pounds).

23.1

Warranty (months): parts/labor/in-home
Warranty (months): parts/labor/in-homeThe length of time the product is covered by its manufacturer for defects or repairs. Warranty coverage is often divided into parts and labor. Twelve months for both is typical. With an in-home warranty, a technician comes to your home to service the set when you have a problem -- of particular importance with heavy or wall-mounted sets.

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